Category: therapy
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Navigating Relationships: Healing vs. Loneliness
She told me she wasn’t ready for a relationship. She needed time to “find herself,” to heal from the past. To build a life that didn’t revolve around anyone else. Fair. But a few weeks later, she was already talking to someone new. Not because she had finished healing. But because loneliness is louder than…
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Inside the Therapy Room
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🛋️ “Oh no, my therapist will think I’m crazy.” I’ve heard this line more times than I can count. Usually followed by a nervous laugh, averted eyes, or a sheepish smile. But here’s the truthAs a psychologist with over a decade of experience, I can assure you I don’t think you’re crazy. I think you’re…
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Anxiety Traffic: When Your Mind Hits a Mental Jam
Have you ever been stuck in traffic? Cars are bumper to bumper. Horns are blaring. The GPS reroutes endlessly. You feel like you’re going nowhere. That’s exactly what anxiety feels like inside your brain. Each thought is a vehicle, racing, honking, trying to push through.But there’s no clear lane. No exits. No space to breathe.…
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𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲
A psychologist reviews The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk — insights, pros, cons, and why it’s a must-read for trauma recovery and therapy.
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Case Study: Navigating Anxiety with a Narcissistic Parent
In therapy, I worked with a client who faced significant anxiety while dealing with a narcissistic parent. Constantly criticized, undermined, and blamed, the client struggled to build self-confidence. The unpredictable cycle of love and rejection from their parent left them feeling emotionally exhausted. Together, we identified patterns in their interactions, helping them understand the dynamics…